Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade College | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| The Art Institute of Austin | Bastrop, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| West Coast University-Dallas | Richardson, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| ITT Technical Institute-San Antonio East | San Antonio, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| National American University-Houston | Houston, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/20/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,000 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade College | $17,692 | - | 66% | 10:1 | 157 |
| The Art Institute of Austin | $20,794 | - | 33% | 10:1 | 78 |
| West Coast University-Dallas | $16,715 | - | 66% | 12:1 | 1,468 |
| Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication | $88,000 | - | - | 3:1 | 7 |
| ITT Technical Institute-San Antonio East | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| National American University-Houston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/20/2018) | ||||
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 11.50:1 | 77 |